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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.44, 8,063.64 and 1,866.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.44, 8,063.64 and 1,866.44 is: 2,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.44 : 8,063.64 = 1,866.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.44/8,063.64 = 1,866.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.44x = 8,063.64 × 1,866.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.44x = 15,050,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050,300.24/5,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,799.31

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